Nephrology
News
Dapagliflozin trial in CKD halted because of high efficacy
An independent data monitoring committee recommended stopping the trial.
News
Smoking, hypoglycemia, kidney function tied to vision loss in type 2 diabetes
Smoking cessation and management strategies to avoid severe hypoglycemia and preserve kidney function may offset vision loss in patients with...
News
Stillbirth linked to end-stage renal disease
There was also an association between stillbirth and risk for chronic kidney disease.
Renal Consult
When Should I Refer My CKD Patient to Nephrology?
Here’s what the research suggests for when to consider referring a patient with chronic kidney disease to a specialist.
Conference Coverage
Children with resistant UTIs unexpectedly may respond to discordant antibiotics
A low rate of care escalation and high rate of clinical improvement suggest this may be a reasonable approach until urine culture sensitivities...
Article
FDA approves cefiderocol for multidrug-resistant, complicated urinary tract infections
The approval is for patients with limited or no alternative treatment options and includes a warning of Fetroja’s higher all-cause mortality rate...
Conference Coverage
New model for CKD risk draws on clinical, demographic factors
The equation has demonstrated high discrimination and variable calibration across a range of populations.
Conference Coverage
Patiromer allows more CKD patients to continue on spironolactone
PHILADELPHIA – After 12 weeks, 86% of the patiromer patients remained on spironolactone, vs. 66% of the placebo patients.
Renal Consult
Proteinuria and Albuminuria: What’s the Difference?
Proteinuria and albuminuria are not the same thing—but they’re both important. Here’s how to “read” the lab report.
Renal Consult
Acute Kidney Injury: Treatment Depends on the Cause
What exactly is acute kidney injury? Our expert explains how to identify and manage this spectrum of conditions affecting the kidney.